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Exoplanet nurseries around infant stars can be much smaller than expected: 'It is astonishing'

New findings from the ALMA telescope have revealed that planets are born in much smaller protoplanetary disks than astronomers suspected, some of which would fit with the orbit of Earth.

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This spacecraft swarm could spot interstellar visitors zipping through our solar system

Hiroyasu Tsukamota has developed a deep-learning-based guidance and control framework called Neural-Rendezvous that could allow spacecraft to safely encounter interstellar objects.

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Meet the astronauts of SpaceX's Fram2 mission, the 1st to fly over Earth's poles

The crew of SpaceX's pioneering Fram2 mission includes a polar explorer, a marine technology scientist, a filmmaker and a bitcoin magnate.

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Boeing's next Starliner launch for NASA could slip to early 2026 after fixes

NASA and Boeing are still working on the thruster issues that Starliner experienced on its first crewed flight last year, so the capsule's next liftoff is a ways off yet.

Space

Scotland's top astronomer issues odd advice for Scots hoping to see solar eclipse

SCOTLAND’S top astronomer has issued an unexpected piece of advice to people hoping to catch a glimpse of the partial solar eclipse this weekend…

The National (Scotland)

US Space Force certifies new Vulcan Centaur rocket to launch national security missions

The U.S. Space Force has certified ULA's new Vulcan Centaur rocket to launch national security missions, doubling the number of providers for such flights.

Space

NASA's daredevil solar spacecraft survives 2nd close flyby of our sun

NASA's Parker Solar Probe has successfully completed its second science-gathering flyby of the sun, the space agency announced earlier this week.

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So long, Gaia: Europe officially retires prolific star-mapping space telescope

Europe's star-mapping Gaia space observatory has entered its retirement orbit, after gathering valuable cosmic data for more than a decade.

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2 newly found exoplanets reignite an outstanding question about our solar system

Astronomers have discovered two new exoplanets that are similar to other worlds found in the Milky Way, but unlike any in our own solar system.

Space

NASA stacks moon-bound Artemis 2 rocket: Space photo of the day

The Space Launch System (SLS) core stage and rocket boosters have now been stood up and mated in preparation for NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission.

Space

Katy Perry, Gayle King blast off on star-studded all-female Blue Origin rocket launch on April 14

Blue Origin has announced an April 14 liftoff date for its star-studded, all-female NS-31 mission launching on its New Shepard rocket.

Space

Has the sun already passed solar maximum?

Solar Cycle 25 has surpassed its predecessor — but is the end in sight?

Space

When's the next 'parade of planets'? The past, present and future of planetary alignments

Just how rare are planetary alignments?

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Hold onto your hats! Is the 'blaze star' T Corona Borealis about to go boom?

The nova is ignited when a "vampirific" white dwarf steals too much matter from a companion star.

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Auroras on ice giant revealed: Space photo of the day

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured bright aurora activity on Neptune for the first time.

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Strange sphere-studded rock on Mars found by NASA's Perseverance rover

NASA's Perseverance rover has encountered another rock on Mars that has left scientists puzzled.

The Independent UK

Neptune's auroras are captured in great detail by NASA's Webb telescope

NAS's James Webb Space Telescope has captured Neptune’s glowing auroras in the best detail yet

Space

Strange red nova deaths of shrouded stars investigated by 'stellar Sherlocks'

A group of stellar Sherlocks have solved the mystery of red transient objects that appear and fade in the sky, linking them to the total explosive death of stars.

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James Webb Space Telescope captures 1st images of Neptune's elusive auroras

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have captured direct images of Neptune's elusive auroras for the first time.

The Guardian - UK

Astronomers find signal that gives ‘unexpected’ insight into early universe

Expert says glimpse of UV light is akin to finding ‘first buried arrowhead on an ancient battlefield’

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Rocket Lab launches 8 wildfire-hunting satellites into orbit from New Zealand (video)

Rocket Lab launched eight wildfire detection satellites from New Zealand March 26, lofting the "Finding a Wildfire near you" mission into orbit for German-based OroraTech.

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NASA completes SLS core stage stacking for Artemis 2 moon mission (photos)

NASA's next moon rocket is coming together at the agency's Kennedy Space Center, as the SLS core stage gets its solid rocket boosters.

International Business Times

SpaceX Rocket Fuel Makes Stunning Swirl In European Sky

A stunning blue and white spiral spotted in skies across Europe late Monday was created by frozen fuel tumbling from a SpaceX rocket, according to weather forecasters and scientists.

Space

Curiosity Mars rover discovers largest organic molecules ever seen on Red Planet

While the presence of these molecules is not proof of ancient life on Mars, scientists say it shows we could detect chemical signatures of past life, if it ever existed.

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US Space Force celebrates return of 1st Guardian to launch to space (photos)

U.S. Space Force Col. Nick Hague is back on Earth after living on the International Space Station for the last five-plus months.

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